HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
米 — rice, meter
- Reading
- mǐ
- Meaning
- rice, meter
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
米 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is mǐ and it means rice, meter. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
米 appears in everyday chinese words such as 米 (meter; rice), 米饭 (cooked rice) and 厘米 (centimeter).
Chinese words containing 米
Frequently asked questions
What does 米 mean in Chinese?
米 means rice, meter in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 米 read?
米 is read mǐ. Reading it inside real words — 米 and 米饭 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 米 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 米 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 米 in a word?
A common word containing 米 is 米 (mǐ) — "meter; rice". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 米 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 米 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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